Sixth Square: Tens

5 ways to support your favorite Jersey Shore eateries

newsworks@whyy.org (Lari Robling, @larirobling) — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:00:00 GMT

From basic clean-up to rebuilding and start-up, many Jersey Shore restaurateurs have discovered they are on their own — without unemployment benefits and without cash flow.

Drexel offering two-year law degree starting in 2014

newsworks@whyy.org (Tom MacDonald, @tmacdonaldwhyy) — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:12:53 GMT

Drexel University is offering an accelerated law degree program, but it's for people looking to save time more than money.

10 things you might have missed on the day the Philadelphia School District closed 23 schools

newsworks@whyy.org (NewsWorks Staff) — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:00:00 GMT

After a long day of protests, Philadelphia's School Reform Commission voted Thursday night to close 23 city schools and merge or relocate five others. Four schools — T.M. Peirce and Bayard Taylor elementary schools, Roosevelt Middle, and Paul Robeson High — were spared.

WHYY's education reporter, Benjamin Herold, observed on Twitter some of the things you might not have seen when reacting to the SRC's decision.

How do you tell Philly 'Happy Valentine's Day'?

newsworks@whyy.org (Eric Walter) — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Today is a day to talk about love. We have to assume you've already told your partner, your kids, your pets that you love them. But have you shown the same kind of love toward your city?

Rendell: 10 reasons I could never be NYC mayor

newsworks@whyy.org (Shannon McDonald) — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 17:08:10 GMT

Ed Rendell is pulling a Chris Christie.

Though he's already plainly stated he can't see himself running for mayor of New York City, the former Philadelphia mayor and Pennsylvania governor has posted to his website the top 10 reasons why he "could never be the mayor of New York City."

5 fact-checks from 'Promised Land'

newsworks@whyy.org (Eric Walter) — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 10:00:00 GMT

The movie "Promised Land" offers an entry point for learning more about natural gas drilling controversies in Pennsylvania. StateImpact Pennsylvania's Susan Phillips highlights some facts to be aware of.

From puppy supplies to emergency electronics: 9 recent purchases at The Gallery

newsworks@whyy.org (NewsWorks Staff) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 21:50:04 GMT

When is the last time you went to The Gallery on East Market Street, and what did you buy? As a new plan for the urban shopping mall percolates, we asked some folks at NewsWorks and WHYY. Their answers mirror some of the debate around proposed changes to The Gallery.

10 things we're not thankful for this year

newsworks@whyy.org (NewsWorks Staff) — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:43:14 GMT

Thursday afternoon, somewhere between the opening prayer and the first bite, a few people at the table might want to hear from everyone present what they are thankful for. Here's a list for everyone else.

15 more death-defying stunts we'd like to see Mayor Nutter attempt

newsworks@whyy.org (Eric Walter) — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 20:55:18 GMT

With Mayor Nutter rappelling down the side of a building for charity, we're left thinking there isn't much he wouldn't do to get Philly in the spotlight. Help us think of what his next stunt should be.

Top 12 activities after the power goes out

newsworks@whyy.org (Eric Walter) — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 19:05:57 GMT

You're as ready for this storm as you're ever going to get. Now all you can do is sit back, listen to the news, and wait for a downed tree to knock out the power. Here are some great activities to do by candle or lantern light.